SIST EN ISO 16665:2005
(Main)Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Guidelines for quantitative surveys of sublittoral soft-bottom fauna in coastal areas and on the shelf. For the purpose of the present standard all areas of thesea floor where is possible to collect samples by grab (or box core) are considered as soft bottom. The scope is limited to sampling (and analysis) of macrofauna which, for the present purpose, applies to animals retained on a 0,5 mm to 1,0 mm mesh screen.
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Anleitung für die quantitative Probenahme und Probenbearbeitung mariner Weichboden-Makrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Diese Internationale Norm enthält Anleitungen zur quantitativen Sammlung und Bearbeitung von Weichboden-Makrofauna-Proben aus sublitoralen marinen Gewässern.
Diese Internationale Norm umfasst:
- Entwicklung des Probenahmeprogrammes;
- Anforderungen an die Probenahmegeräte;
- Probenahme und Probenbehandlung vor Ort;
- Sortierverfahren und Artenbestimmung;
- Aufbewahrung von gesammeltem und ausgewertetem Material.
Diese Internationale Norm geht auf folgende Aspekte nicht speziell ein, obwohl einige im Rahmen von Untersuchungen auftreten können:
- Entnahme von Teilproben für Biotests;
- Probenahme in Tiefenwasser (> 750 m) oder in küstenfernen Bereichen;
- faunistische in-situ-Untersuchungen (z. B. Untersuchungen zur Wiederbesiedlung);
- nicht-benthische Organismen, die mit den Probenahmegeräten gefangen werden;
- Probenahme in Ästuaren;
- Probenahme in Tidebereichen;
- Probenahme und Untersuchung der Meiofauna [3];
- Probenahme mit Dredschen und Schlitten;
- Probenahme mit Hilfe von Tauchern und Tauchgeräten (Flaschentauchen SCUBA);
- Konzepte für eine statistische Auswertung.
Die Genauigkeit bei der Festlegung der Position ist durch das geographische Gebiet, die verwendete Ausrüstung und das Ziel der Untersuchung vorgegeben.
Qualité de l'eau - Lignes directrices pour l'échantillonnage quantitatif et le traitement d'échantillons de la macrofaune marine des fonds meubles (ISO 16665:2005)
L'ISO 16665:2005 fournit des lignes directrices sur le prélèvement quantitatif et le traitement d'échantillons de la macrofaune des fonds meubles subtidaux en eaux marines.
L'ISO 16665:2005 englobe: le développement du programme d'échantillonnage, les exigences relatives à l'équipement nécessaire pour l'échantillonnage, l'échantillonnage et le traitement des échantillons sur le terrain, le tri et l'identification des espèces, le stockage des matériels collectés et traités.
L'ISO 16665:2005 ne traite pas spécifiquement de ce qui suit, bien qu'elle puisse s'appliquer à certains de ces éléments: le sous-échantillonnage pour les essais biologiques, l'échantillonnage en eaux profondes (profondeur supérieure à 750 m) ou au large, les études faunistiques in situ, par exemple les essais de recolonisation, les organismes non benthiques capturés par le dispositif d'échantillonnage, l'échantillonnage en milieu estuarien, l'échantillonnage en zone intertidale, l'échantillonnage et l'analyse de la méiofaune, l'échantillonnage au moyen de dragues et de traîneaux, l'échantillonnage au moyen de scaphandres autonomes et la conception statistique.
L'exactitude de la détermination de la position dépend de la zone géographique, de l'équipement utilisé et de l'objectif de l'étude.
Kakovost vode - Smernice za kvantitativno vzorčenje in obdelavo vzorcev morske makrofavne mehkega dna (ISO 16665:2005)
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Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine
soft-bottom macrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Anleitung für die quantitative Probenahme und
Probenbearbeitung mariner Weichboden-Makrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Qualité de l'eau - Lignes directrices pour l'échantillonnage quantitatif et le traitement
d'échantillons de la macrofaune marine des fonds meubles (ISO 16665:2005)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16665:2005
ICS:
13.060.10 Voda iz naravnih virov Water of natural resources
13.060.70 Preiskava bioloških lastnosti Examination of biological
vode properties of water
SIST EN ISO 16665:2005 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 16665
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2005
ICS 13.060.70; 13.060.10
English Version
Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample
processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
Qualité de l'eau - Lignes directrices pour l'échantillonnage Wasserbeschaffenheit - Anleitung für die quantitative
quantitatif et le traitement d'échantillons de la macrofaune Probenahme und Probenbearbeitung mariner Weichboden-
marine des fonds meubles (ISO 16665:2005) Makrofauna (ISO 16665:2005)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 16665:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147
"Water quality" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 230 "Water analysis", the
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16665
First edition
2005-10-15
Water quality — Guidelines for
quantitative sampling and sample
processing of marine soft-bottom
macrofauna
Qualité de l'eau — Lignes directrices pour l'échantillonnage quantitatif
et le traitement d'échantillons de la macrofaune marine des fonds
meubles
Reference number
ISO 16665:2005(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Terms and definitions. 2
3 Quality and safety. 3
3.1 Health and safety requirements . 3
3.2 Quality assurance and quality control. 4
4 Strategies and objectives for soft-bottom faunal surveys . 5
4.1 Sampling programme and plan . 5
4.2 Positioning of sampling stations . 5
4.3 Reference stations. 6
4.4 Types of surveys. 6
4.5 Change in sampling programme and intercalibration . 10
5 Sampling. 10
5.1 Documentation and field log . 10
5.2 Sampling and sample processing in the field . 11
5.3 Sample fixation . 15
5.4 Background environmental descriptors. 15
6 Sample processing in the laboratory. 18
6.1 Sorting . 18
6.2 Sample residue . 18
7 Taxon determination and quantification .19
7.1 Level of identification and taxon lists. 19
7.2 Quantification. 19
7.3 Reference collection (see also 7.7.8). 20
7.4 Biomass . 20
7.5 Data reporting . 20
7.6 Storage and archiving . 21
7.7 Analytical quality control and quality assurance . 21
Annex A (informative) Processing particularly large samples . 24
Annex B (informative) Sampling devices. 25
Annex C (informative) Biomass measurements. 27
Bibliography . 28
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Foreword
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ISO 16665 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Water quality, Subcommittee SC 5, Biological
methods.
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Introduction
Analysis of macrofaunal communities in soft-bottom sediments is an integral part of marine environmental
assessment. The faunal composition, in terms of both the species present and their relative abundance,
reflects integrated environmental conditions in the survey area over a period of time. The composition and
structure of soft-bottom macrofaunal communities therefore can be used to characterise environmental
conditions and estimate the extent of environmental impact.
Characterisation of environmental conditions is usually based on quantitative methods, in this case by relating
the numbers of species and individuals captured to a known area of sea floor. For accurate data interpretation,
it is essential to add information on the geophysical/geochemical characteristics or properties of the water
masses and bottom sediments, including nutrients, oxygenation and redox state where appropriate.
For effective data utilisation and quality assurance of the work carried out, it is essential that surveys are
intercomparable temporally, spatially and between operators. This International Standard contributes to
on-going work on quality assurance of data from soft-bottom macrofaunal surveys. These guidelines primarily
aim assisting in standardising monitoring surveys carried out for commercial purposes or in connection with
the EU Water Framework Directive. For this reason, detailed specifications are given in areas of consequence
for data intercompatibility.
Where appropriate, cost-benefit issues have been taken into consideration, and accepted minimal
requirements for general environmental impact assessment have been given. The cited minimum
requirements for accuracy are not intended to satisfy research needs, or to provide a full ecological
understanding of the sampling area. Designers of programmes for research or other studies requiring a
detailed knowledge of soft-bottom macrofauna should consult the guidelines given in Reference [17] for
decisions of survey design and sampling frequency.
This International Standard applies to all areas of the sea floor where it is possible to collect faunal samples
by a grab or coring device. For practical reasons, this applies to animals retained on a mesh screen of 0,5 mm
or 1 mm aperture size.
The sensitivity of the method, here defined as detection of faunal disturbance, change in taxon composition or
faunal mapping, is dependent on the type of environmental influences present in the area and on the level of
competence/standardisation of the personnel.
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Water quality — Guidelines for quantitative sampling and
sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna
1 Scope
This International Standard provides guidelines on the quantitative collection and processing of subtidal
soft-bottom macrofaunal samples in marine waters.
This International Standard encompasses:
development of the sampling programme;
requirements for sampling equipment;
sampling and sample treatment in the field;
sorting and species identification;
storage of collected and processed material.
This International Standard does not specifically address the following, although some elements may be
applicable:
bioassay sub-sampling;
deep water (> 750 m) or offshore sampling;
in situ faunal studies, e.g. recolonisation assays;
nonbenthic organisms caught in the sampling device;
estuarine sampling;
intertidal sampling;
[3]
meiofaunal sampling and analysis ;
sampling by dredge and sledge;
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) sampling;
statistical design.
Accuracy of position fixing is determined by the geographical area, equipment used and survey objective.
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2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
baseline survey
environmental impact assessment
survey with emphasis on characterisation and description of biotic and abiotic conditions in the survey area,
and which forms the basis for future monitoring and/or follow-up surveys
2.2
benthic
associated with the sea floor
2.3
benthic macrofauna
bottom-dwelling animals retained on a mesh screen of 0,5 mm or 1 mm aperture size
2.4
receiving water body
water body which receives an input of material, of either natural or anthropogenic origin
NOTE The term often appears in the context of anthropogenic input, for example, effluent from municipal waste-
water outlets or industrial processed water.
2.5
reference station
one or more sampling stations chosen to represent environmental conditions in a given area, i.e. free from
direct anthropogenic influences
2.6
replicate sample
series of samples taken in the same time frame, at the same sampling station, in the same manner for
statistical validity and comparison
NOTE Replicate samples may include sets of subsamples taken from a larger sample.
2.7
sampling station
precise location where samples are collected
NOTE A sampling station is defined by its geographical position (OS National Grid Reference, latitude, longitude), its
depth (relative to chart datum and normalised to mean low water as given in tide tables) and any other invariant or
physical conditions. The station is delineated using the given level of precision. In cases of doubt when revisiting sampling
stations, emphasis should be placed on landmarks and water depth.
2.8
soft-bottom
areas of sea floor consisting of loose deposited particles including clay, mud, sand and gravel, shells and
maerl, also including mixed substrata with gravels, small stones and pebbles scattered on a bed of finer
material, but excluding cobbles
2.9
soft-bottom fauna
animals living on or completely/partially buried in soft-bottom sediments
2.10
sublittoral
portion of the shore which is either totally immersed or only uncovered by the receding tide infrequently and
then for very short period (i.e. below the littoral zone)
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2.11
subsample
ideally representative portion removed from a sample, taken for separate analysis
NOTE See Annex A.
3 Quality and safety
3.1 Health and safety requirements
3.1.1 General
All phases of benthic sampling and sample processing should adhere strictly to national and international
health and safety regulations. The main points are listed below.
3.1.2 Laboratory safety facilities
A valid health and safety manual should be freely available in the institute or laboratory and the appropriate
first-aid supplies and emergency facilities (such as eyewash station and shower) should be installed. The
laboratory and storage areas should further be equipped with point-ventilation outlets and preferably have a
monitor for chemical levels in the air.
3.1.3 Vessel safety and operation of field equipment
Vessels used for sampling should be certificated for safety and equipped with experienced crews and onboard
machinery maintained and suited to the operating environment.
Many types of sediment samplers present a serious danger to personnel. All staff should be fully aware of the
appropriate procedures to operate safely around each sampler. Only trained operators, or personnel under
their supervision, should handle equipment on deck.
3.1.4 Behaviour and training
All personnel collecting and handling samples should be given training in the appropriate health and safety
procedures and, where in force, have attained certification status. Refresher training should be carried out
every three years or sooner. Staff should be trained in assessing risks to personnel or equipment and follow
any documented procedures.
3.1.5 Handling of chemicals
Chemicals used for fixing or preserving faunal samples should be stored and handled with the proper
precautions according to health and safety regulations, see 3.1.2 and 3.1.6. Non-drip dispensers should be
used for liquid chemicals.
Common chemicals used in benthic work include the fixative formalin or substitutes, the preservative ethanol
and biological stains such as rose Bengal or methyl green.
WARNING — Formalin is particularly hazardous to health, and prolonged or intense exposure can
cause long-term allergies. A number of less hazardous, but expensive, alternatives to formalin are
available and should be used where possible, especially when dealing with small sample volumes.
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3.1.6 Equipment and protective clothing
Appropriate protective clothing should be made available. These include:
in the field: helmet, safety boots, coveralls, life-jacket/floating suit (depending on the type of vessel),
gloves;
in the laboratory and store: aprons, gloves, goggles, gas-filters.
3.2 Quality assurance and quality control
Quality assurance and quality control measures should be incorporated during all stages of benthic sampling
and sample processing programmes. These principles help to guarantee that all data produced are of a
specified quality, and that all parts of the work are carried out in a standardised and intercomparable manner.
All procedures should therefore be clearly described and carried out openly, such that all of the laboratory’s
activities can be audited internally and externally at any time.
NOTE The overall aim is to assure traceability and full documentation of samples and equipment from beginning to
end from sampling, sample transport, offloading from survey vessel, placement within and retrieval from a sample store to
sample processing, reporting and final archiving.
National and/or international accreditation should be sought if appropriate, required for most commercially-
operative laboratories. Guidance from relevant accreditation bodies should be sought in developing specific
in-house quality systems, work procedures and protocols. It is recommended that laboratories participate in
intercomparative tests or learning schemes to develop expertise and maintain the appropriate skills. This
ensures continued standardisation and reproducibility of results.
Further recommendations on quality assurance practices are given in Reference [17].
EXAMPLE Some examples of national guideline and/or audit schemes for marine benthos are given below:
Germany (http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/wasser/themen/q-blmp.htm);
UK - National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control Scheme (http://www.nmbaqcs.org/).
Further, within the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) are also two relevant Steering
Groups on Quality Assurance of Biological Measurements in the Northeast Atlantic and Baltic Sea,
respectively (see http://www.ices.dk/iceswork/workinggroups.asp).
A quality assurance/quality control scheme should encompass the following:
training and training records;
traceability of work and samples;
standardised practices throughout;
calibration of sampling and sample processing equipment;
in-house and external audit, also referred to as Analytical Quality Control schemes;
literature updates;
reference or voucher collections.
Specific details on analytical quality assurance and quality control are given in 7.7.
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4 Strategies and objectives for soft-bottom faunal surveys
4.1 Sampling programme and plan
The design of the sampling programme depends on the detailed aims of the survey and the required power of
the data. The programme should be developed with regard to local topographical and hydrographic conditions
in the survey area, information on local contamination sources and knowledge from previous surveys, if any.
The number of sampling stations, their positions and numbers of replicate samples to be taken at each
sampling station should be established prior to the initiation of the survey. The design of the programme has a
strong influence on the options for data treatment and statistical analyses. Prior considerations about data
treatment and reporting should therefore be made. Quality assurance procedures should be incorporated at
this stage.
Guidance and considerations for sampling and statistical design may be found in Reference [17].
4.2 Positioning of sampling stations
4.2.1 General
Sampling stations should be located to satisfy predefined requirements, bearing in mind the objectives of the
study and the likely scale of natural variability in the biota.
For monitoring purposes (except for biodiversity studies — see below), sampling stations should preferably be
positioned in areas of even sandy/muddy bottom sediments. Certain bottom types where it is difficult to obtain
good-quality samples, such as in sediments containing large amounts of stones, hard gravel, twigs and similar
objects, should be avoided. However it may be possible for a diver to sample pockets of sediment in such
areas. Alternatively, supplementary semiquantitative techniques may be used, e.g. underwater photography,
video, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), or benthic dredging. In special cases where habitats within the
sampling area vary strongly, different sampling techniques may be combined, but generally the same gear
should be used for all sampling in one survey.
For biodiversity studies, various bottom types should be included, as appropriate to the aims of the
programme.
Sampling stations can be positioned according to one, or combinations of, the following strategies:
station network, see 4.2.2;
randomly;
stratified;
transect;
single-spot sampling, see 4.2.6.
4.2.2 Station network
Sampling stations are arranged in a regular grid-like pattern. This arrangement is appropriate for overview
surveys and for mapping of distribution of factors of interest, for instance zone of influence around point
source discharges. The survey area should be one of topographic homogeneity, but some adjustments can be
made according to local conditions, for instance in fjords and coastal waters with smaller variations in depth.
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4.2.3 Random or scattered sampling
In special circumstances, sampling stations may be positioned randomly or scattered. An example of this
might be when no previous knowledge of the area is available as a guide to appropriate stratification, or when
an unbiased value for a whole area is desired.
4.2.4 Stratified sampling
Sampling stations are arranged within locally homogeneous subdivisions of the survey area. The subdivisions
(strata) may be delineated according to depth, sediment types or other factors that vary across the survey
area. Stratification is appropriate in cases where habitat variability can confound patterns of interest. Within-
strata stations may be placed in a network, for instance for zone-of-influence mapping, or randomised for
description of “average” characteristics of the strata. Echo-sounders or appropriate ground discrimination tools
should be used.
4.2.5 Transect sampling
Sampling stations are arranged along linear transects. One approach is to place stations along a known or
anticipated gradient of a factor of interest in a sub-area of minimum habitat variability. This is applicable, for
instance, to trace effects of point-source discharges by establishing the transect in the main current direction
from the source. Another rather different approach is to place stations across possible habitat gradients when
it is not feasible or appropriate to work in strata.
4.2.6 Single-spot (station) sampling
This applies when a small number of stations are placed according to individual assessment. In cases of
known or suspected eutrophication or chemical contamination, sampling stations may be positioned in the
deepest parts of the survey area (depressions, basins), where the earliest signs of disturbance are often seen.
However no formal statistical comparison among areas is possible based on single stations. This is regarded
as an undesirable design, only to be used either when it is just the station in itself that is interesting, or when
the limitation of available resources makes it impossible to sample several stations.
4.3 Reference stations
For surveys carried out in contaminated areas, or those believed to be contaminated, one or more reference
stations should be chosen beyond the affected area. The reference stations should, as far as pos
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